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Ostara: History, Tea, Recipes

As the chill of winter begins to thaw and the first green sprouts emerge, many around the world turn their thoughts to the Spring Equinox, a time of balance, renewal, and rejuvenation. This period, often occurring around March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks a pivotal point when day and night are of equal length, heralding the arrival of spring. One of the most enchanting celebrations associated with this time is Ostara, a festival that intertwines ancient traditions with modern festivities.

The Roots of Ostara

Ostara, named after the Germanic goddess Eostre, is deeply embedded in the lore of early Germanic tribes and Anglo-Saxons. Eostre, a deity symbolizing dawn, renewal, and rebirth, was believed to bring about the revitalization of the land and its creatures. This connection between the goddess and the season’s burgeoning life led to the celebration of Ostara as a time of renewal and rebirth.

Although direct historical accounts of ancient Ostara celebrations are scarce, it’s widely accepted that the festival was a time of communal joy, marked by feasting, the exchange of gifts, and the decoration of eggs — a symbol of new life and fertility.

The Spring Equinox Across Cultures

The Spring Equinox has been a significant event across various cultures and epochs, each adding its unique traditions to the tapestry of springtime celebrations. In ancient Rome, the festival of Cybele celebrated the rebirth of nature and the goddess’s consort, Attis. The Celts observed this time with festivities honoring the balance of light and dark, while in Japan, the vernal equinox is a national holiday known as Shunbun no Hi, a time to honor ancestors and celebrate the natural world.

Modern Celebrations of Ostara and the Spring Equinox

Today, Ostara and the Spring Equinox are celebrated by many, particularly those with an interest in ancient traditions and paganism. Here are a few ways to embrace the spirit of renewal and balance:

Decorate Eggs
Egg decorating is a timeless tradition that symbolizes fertility, purity, and rebirth. Whether painted, dyed, or drawn on, these vibrant symbols of life can decorate your home or be gifted to loved ones.

Plant New Life
Sowing seeds or planting flowers is a tangible way to connect with the essence of Ostara — the renewal of the earth. This act symbolizes new beginnings and the potential for growth, both in the garden and in oneself.

Spring Equinox Rituals
Many celebrate the equinox with rituals that focus on balance and renewal. This might include meditations that reflect on personal growth, the setting of intentions for the coming months, or simply watching the sunrise or sunset to honor the balance of day and night.

Festive Gatherings
Hosting a feast with seasonal foods that honor the fertility of the earth is a wonderful way to celebrate. Think fresh greens, dairy products, eggs, and sprouted grains — foods that embody the essence of spring.

Nature Walks
Taking a walk in nature, observing the budding flowers and the awakening wildlife, is a simple yet profound way to connect with the energy of Ostara and the Spring Equinox. It’s a reminder of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth that the season represents.

Ostara Tea Ceremony

The celebration of Ostara, marking the spring equinox and the reawakening of the earth, is a perfect occasion for a tea ceremony that honors renewal, balance, and the burgeoning life around us. This ceremony is designed to be a meditative, rejuvenating experience that connects you with the essence of spring and the cycles of nature.

Preparing the Space

Choose a Quiet Spot. Ideally, this ceremony should take place in a garden or a space where you can see or feel connected to the outdoors. If indoors, surround yourself with plants or flowers to invite nature in.

Create a Serene Atmosphere. Use candles or soft, natural lighting. If possible, incorporate symbols of Ostara, such as decorated eggs or images of rabbits and hares, symbols of fertility and new beginnings.

Cleanse the Space. You may choose to burn sage, sweetgrass, or lavender to purify the area and create a sacred environment for your ceremony.

Ostara Tea Recipe

For this special occasion, crafting your own tea blend adds a personal and meaningful touch. Here’s a recipe that captures the essence of spring:

2 tsp Green Tea
The base of your blend, green tea represents renewal and rejuvenation.

1 tsp Dried Dandelion Leaves
A symbol of the sun’s energy, dandelion aids in purification and new beginnings.

1 tsp Rose Petals
Invokes love and passion, adding beauty and a hint of sweetness.

1/2 tsp Lavender
Adds a calming, aromatic quality, inviting peace and balance.

1/2 tap Lemon Balm
A touch of lemon balm for its uplifting and soothing properties, enhancing joy and clarity.

Instructions:

1. Mix all the dry ingredients gently in a bowl. Take a moment to connect with each ingredient, acknowledging its role in your blend and the qualities it brings to your ceremony.
2. Boil water and let it cool for about a minute to approximately 80°C (175°F). This temperature preserves the delicate flavors of your herbs and green tea.
3. Place your blend in a teapot. Use about one teaspoon of the tea blend per cup of water.
4. Pour the hot water over your tea blend and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your taste preference.
5. While the tea steeps, take this time to meditate on the themes of Ostara: balance, renewal, and new beginnings. Reflect on what you wish to renew in your life.

The Ceremony

Serve the tea in a cup that you feel is special or significant. If you’re with others, serve them first as an act of kindness and community. Before drinking, inhale the aroma of your tea, fully experiencing its scent. As you take your first sip, close your eyes and focus on the flavors, letting the tea’s warmth spread through your body. After enjoying your tea, spend a few moments reflecting on the aspects of your life you wish to renew or change. Write down your intentions for the coming season on a piece of paper. To close your ceremony, express gratitude for the tea, the company, and the opportunity for new beginnings. If you wrote down intentions, you might choose to bury them in the earth as a symbolic gesture of planting seeds for the future.

This Ostara tea ceremony and recipe offer a pathway to connect with the cyclical nature of life, celebrate the balance of light and darkness, and embrace the promise of renewal and growth. May it bring you peace, balance, and joy as you step into the vibrancy of spring.

Ostara Food Recipes

The following recipes are designed to embody the essence of Ostara, using ingredients that are symbolic of the season and that harmonize the principles of light and dark, warmth and coolness, growth and renewal.

Ostara Balance Bowl

Ingredients

1 cup of cooked quinoa (warmth and sustenance)
1 cup of fresh baby spinach (greenery and renewal)
½ cup of sliced strawberries (sweetness and growth)
½ cup of raw, sliced beets (earthiness and grounding)
¼ cup of crumbled feta cheese (creamy texture and balance)
¼ cup of walnuts, toasted (crunch and nourishment)
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (fertility and new beginnings)
A drizzle of honey mustard dressing (sweet and tangy balance)

Honey Mustard Dressing:

3 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Assemble the Bowl:
Start with a base of cooked quinoa. Arrange the baby spinach, sliced strawberries, sliced beets, and crumbled feta cheese beautifully around the bowl.
3. Add Protein and Crunch:
Place the sliced hard-boiled eggs and toasted walnuts on top for a blend of protein and crunchy texture.
4. Dress and Serve:
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the bowl just before serving.

This Ostara Balance Bowl is a celebration of the equinox’s balance, offering a variety of textures and flavors that nourish the body and spirit.

Spring Renewal Asparagus Tart

Ingredients

1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
1 pound of fresh asparagus, trimmed (renewal and vitality)
1 cup of ricotta cheese (creaminess and lightness)
Zest of 1 lemon (brightness and zest for life)
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, grated (a touch of umami)
Fresh herbs (dill or chives) for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Roll out the puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet. With a knife, gently score a border about 1 inch from the edge, being careful not to cut all the way through.
3. Mix Ricotta and Lemon Zest:
In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Spread this mixture evenly within the border of the puff pastry.
4. Arrange the Asparagus:
Lay the asparagus spears on top of the ricotta in a single layer. Depending on their size, you can align them side by side or overlap slightly. Drizzle with olive oil and season with a bit more salt and pepper.
5. Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden and the asparagus is tender.
6. Garnish and Serve:
Once out of the oven, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh herbs. Slice and serve warm.

This Spring Renewal Asparagus Tart is a delightful nod to the awakening earth, combining the tender, green spears of asparagus with the bright zest of lemon and the richness of cheese, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust. It’s a dish that beautifully balances the freshness of spring with the warmth and comfort of baked pastry, making it a perfect celebration of Ostara’s themes of renewal and balance.

Lemon and Lavender Ostara Cake

This Lemon and Lavender Ostara Cake is a light, refreshing dessert that captures the essence of spring and celebrates the balance and renewal that Ostara represents. The combination of lemon and lavender not only provides a vibrant flavor but also symbolizes the awakening of the senses and the earth’s rebirth. This cake is perfect for an Ostara feast, embodying the joy and vitality of the season.

Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
½ cup whole milk
¼ cup lemon juice

For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Optional for garnish: edible flowers (such as violets or rose petals), additional lemon zest, and lavender sprigs

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Infuse Lavender:
Warm the milk gently in a saucepan (do not boil), remove from heat, and add the dried lavender. Let it steep for about 5 minutes, then strain, removing the lavender. Allow the milk to cool.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest.

5. Add Dry and Wet Ingredients Alternately:
Alternately add the dry ingredients and the infused milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Finally, stir in the lemon juice until just combined.

6. Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
While the cake cools, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Adjust the consistency with a little more lemon juice or powdered sugar if needed.

8. Decorate:
Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing some to drip down the sides. Garnish with edible flowers, additional lemon zest, and lavender sprigs for a festive and beautiful presentation.

This Lemon and Lavender Ostara Cake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of spring’s arrival, the balance of light, and the renewal of the earth. Its bright, floral flavors are perfectly suited for an Ostara gathering, offering a sweet conclusion to a meal that honors this time of rejuvenation and new beginnings. Enjoy this cake as a symbol of the joy and vitality that the season of spring brings.

Conclusion

The celebration of Ostara and the Spring Equinox is a beautiful reminder of nature’s cycles of renewal and the balance within the universe and ourselves. Whether through ancient rituals or simple, mindful appreciation of the changing season, embracing the spirit of Ostara can be a rejuvenating and transformative experience. As we move forward into the warmth and vitality of spring, let us carry with us the lessons of balance, renewal, and growth.

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New Spring, New Kind of Lemonade!

As promised, I posted not to long ago a recipe that I experimented with. It was the first night of the Spring season, and I felt inspired for something refreshing, and relaxing.

My husband has had a good stash of cannabis in the pile, and I thought it was a good time to medicinally use some of it. That, and I had a good amount of lemons that needed to go.

What are the magickal properties to this wonderful recipe, you might be wondering? Well, my full intention was a good positive purifying recipe, from the lemons. For the cannabis, I used it to bring a deep calming spiritual balance. And of course, the sugar to sweeten and bless.

So, at about one in the morning, I went at it! (I knoooooow, late night owl over here lol).

Here are the ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 6-8 lemons)
  • 1 tbsp Cannabis (or how ever much you prefer. 1 tbsp is pretty mellow per one cup.)

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, cannabis, and 1 1/2 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. 4-5 minutes. Then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 22 minutes.
  2. In the meantime, begin juicing your lemons until you are at 1 1/2 cup of liquid. I like to use a cheesecloth to strain out the pulp. If you’re a pulp person, then never mind this step.
  3. Now, remove the cannabis syrup from the heat, strain, and pour into your pitcher. Stir in lemon juice. Let the syrup cool. Then, add the rest of the water and stir until well combined.
  4. Store in the refrigerator, and enjoy over ice.

*Note* So, for a 1 tbsp of cannabis per one pitcher, I found it to be very relaxing and soothing. It took 3 cups for me to actually feel any other effects, and really, that only helped me sleep deeper. So, if your one that prefers a mellow blend, then this recipe should do. For one that wishes for a stronger effect, add 1 or more tbsp to your sugar water mix.

*Note Note* If you are on a certain diabetic or keto restricted diet, then you can do what I actually did for this recipe. Substitute the cane sugar for your own sugar substitute. In this case, I used monk’s fruit sugar. Same measurement. Yum!

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I hope you enjoy this blend responsibly, and legally! Have fun!

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Air Magick

Ok! Let’s talk about Air Magick!
I love love love the element of Air. When I was little, that was the first element that called to me. I spent so much time outside, listening to the wind, watching the trees dance from it. And even found peace and nurturing wisdom while I was down. Over time, I learned how to call to each direction. Finding each one delivering a different need and advice.

I found the North wind to hold many memories of the past, and connects to others who are far across. The North wind is powerful and ancient, and takes promises seriously. From that, I developed magicks based on

  • Message Spells
  • Oath Spells
  • Past Life Spells
  • Initiation Spells
  • Memory Spells
  • Growth Spells
  • Wisdom

The East wind was a tremendous help during my years of magickal discovery. Taught me focus and meditation. And whenever I went into the astral world, I found myself always facing East. From this I learned to connect to my intuition naturally. Which then developed

  • Psychic Spells
  • Astral Travel
  • Spirit Contact
  • Mental Spells
  • Manifesting Spells
  • Travel
  • Knowledge Spells

The South wind has always felt like a challenger to face. It summons courage and demands respect. Almost like facing a warrior that assesses your strength and vulnerabilities. Expecting you to search for your inner power. With this powerful wind, I found

  • Self Power Spells
  • Heightened Power Spells
  • Courage Spells
  • Road Opener Spells
  • Success
  • Commanding Spells
  • Lover Spells
  • Breaking a Habit

The West wind has always been a friend and ally for me. Having been helped by it on more than one occasion, my heart has always been opened to it. That is why, it is the wind of the heart and has inspired spells related to such matters.

  • Healing Spells
  • Love Spells
  • Peace Spells
  • Happiness Spells
  • Truth Spells
  • Purification Spells

And so much more to discover as you work and meditate with each wind.
Now each wind has a God/Lord assigned to each. Through many cultures, they have been called numerous names. I personally use their Greek names. Something about them had called to me. They are called

The Anemoi

Boreas – Who is of the North Wind Special Offerings: Stone Piles
Formally called on high peaks.

Eurus – Who is of the East Wind Special Offerings: Incense of Sage & Bay
Formally called in open valleys/meadows.

Notus – Who is of the South Wind Special Offerings: Bonfire or Flame
Formally called in dry sunny areas.

Zephyrus – Who is of the West Wind Special Offerings: Libations
Formally called by ocean waters.

And Aeolus is the God of Air and the Winds all together.

Special Offerings: An altar dedicated to him with all elements from above. Call to him on an area that incorporates all winds. Somewhere high where they can meet.
Of course, they can still be called in a pinch, from wherever you are, but your intentions must be loud and clear. And if your offering is special, all the better.

Now, let’s discuss how we invoke the wind. A breeze.
There are many different methods. You’d be surprise by how much others had created in order to summon the wind.
In fact, I’m sure everyone has tried a different way.
I will cover two of my own wind calling spells here, and other spells that I’ve seen and tried.

SPELL 1

I created this when I was young was easier for me at that time to do when I was outside. I would draw in the ground the symbol of air, and a rune within it. Come to find out later in life, that it was the Dagaz symbol for dawn. And call the wind for a heavy breeze. After practicing this for a while, I found that over time I no longer needed to draw the symbol in the ground, but easily visualized it in my mind’s eye, and then would call out to the wind. As a child I didn’t formally call to it, only spoke to it in a friendly manner. But when I grew older, I started to chant out in either ancient Norse (Icelandic) or in Latin. This is what I would say in order to call the wind to rise.

“Vindur Haekkun”

(The picture of the symbol below)

SPELL 2

When I wished for not only wind, but clouds, and even rain. A good gloomy day really. And that was braiding my hair. I use to braid my hair and imagine the weather I wanted. I would do this until I was done. I’d keep my hair braided for the day. And either when night came or morning, I unbraided it. Visualizing the magick/wind releasing. I often got good results from this, and ended up giddy. Lol

Other spells I’ve seen had often used tools or herbs.

SPELL 3

One was using a broom. Sometimes being specifically made and enchanted to call the winds. This broom would be thrown in the air. Preferably on a hill, to summon the winds. And then being burned to stop them, or to stop a bad storm. Then buried in the ground.

SPELL 4

Another was using grains of paradise (an herb), and tossing it to each direction to call for favorable winds. The same can be done with rice even. And wishes can be made the same time. But that’s not good for the birds.

SPELL 5

The last spell I’ve seen for this, is actually quite nifty and enjoyed testing it. It had called for a naturally made clay jar with a cork. Preferably one that was made by you, but its not needed. Still worked for me. Then a wind symbol was drawn on it, or in my case, I simply painted the words WIND on it. On a windy day, go outside, and open the jar. And as soon as the wind stops blowing, cork the jar. On a different day, when wind is needed, go outside, and open the jar. A wind should pick up after doing so. This was amazing to test and do. Sadly, my jar had fallen over and broke surprisingly. And I never went and got a new one. But this is recommended to try!

That’s what I got so far. So go ahead and practice with these! And if you have anything similar, please share!

Enjoy trying some awesome Air Magick!

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Blue Moon Balm & Tea

Welcome!

Oh, how the blessed Moon is glowing on this night. A night of power, the energy high, for tonight is a Blue Moon night! I have so much inspiration coming in, I figured to share a few spells and recipes!

Let’s start with what I plan to do this night. I felt it fitting to create my blue moon balm oil. I make this blend to keep on hand for when a dreary day takes over. It keeps for a month, and it helps to keep in the fridge.

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Blue Moon Balm

What is needed:

4 ounces of unscented body lotion
Or
2 ounces of olive oil
Or
2 ounces of sweet almond oil

In this case, I’m going to use almond oil, with a bit of vitamin E.

Then the oils:

2 drops Chamomile
2 drops Myrrh
8 drops Rosemary
8 drops Geranium

Considering Myrrh oil being pretty expensive, powder or resin form can be used instead. And strained later.

Prepare the room for which you will bless this oil.

Light 1 blue candle, and hum a joyful tune as you blend the oils. That part is important, for you want happy jolly energy instilled in the mix. Stir clockwise for 20 times.

After blending, place outside under the moonlight, and let it soak in for a good bit. But bring back before the sun rises. And then store in a cool dark place. Or even the fridge. Gives it a nice coolness for when you use it. Hmmm.

Afterwards, use this oil whenever your having a gloomy, dreary day.
And when you do, relight the same blue candle, and then apply the oil to your skin after a shower. All the while, humming the same lullaby.

Be sure to test this blend on a small surface of your skin to make sure you aren’t allergic.

And if you wish to create a large amount, double the recipe per batch. And double the amount of stirring clockwise.

A full Moon ritual isn’t complete without a tea recipe! And since I’ve been so inspired, I will write two of my favorites.

Tea Recipe

Per pot of tea:

1/4 tsp Mugwort

1/4 tsp Jasmine Flowers

1/4 tsp Spearmint

1/4 tsp Marjoram

This is based with dry herbs. If using fresh marjoram, double the amount.

Brew this tea when the hour strikes midnight. I enjoy this recipe to gain mental, emotional, and spirit balance. And with the marjoram added, it instills courage of heart, and happiness.

Use this recipe to connect with the elements and of the Moon. But if you need an extra surge of power, towards specific courage, then consider this next tea blend.

Lately, courage has been a great topic between everyone I’ve come to talk to. So, this recipe goes out to them!

Now the question is, courage or caution?

Courage Tea

Per cup:

1 tea bag of your favorite kind of Tea (preferably green)

1/2 tsp Chamomile Flowers

1/2 tsp Thyme, dry

1/4 tsp Yarrow, dry

Mix in some warm honey milk, to sweeten the transition of courage into the heart.

Every process of this tea brew is important. First keep the herbs separated. When your ready to begin, take in a deep and focus breath. Then bring each herb up to your heart, one at a time. And then smell each one. Through your fingertips, let each herb fall into the tea cup.

Visualize the tea cup as a doorway into your heart. As each herb is blended, focus on each one being a key to opening your heart. When you pour the semi boiling water over the blend, see this as the flame of courage tunneling through into your heart.

Let it brew for 3-5 minutes. All the while, hold the cup close, and breathe in the invigorating aroma of the tea. Feel its strength. And when you sip on the tea, chant:

Fear is but a thing of the past.

Courage now rules,

For I am its keeper.

*Please be aware of your health and do not drink anything that you shouldn’t. Always consult with your doctor.*

May your full Moon be filled with magick and witchery! I know I’m looking forward to it!

Blessed Be )○(

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Spring Equinox Bath Spell

Hi! And welcome!

Rejoice! For Spring has come again! With it, renewal, and new beginnings!

This is a time of sparkling new paths, and time of action towards a fulfilling year. What this Tea Witch’s house has in store is a purifying magickal bath to prepare the mind and heart for a new season, and for whatever Spring has to offer us.

This spell I did under the recent new moon night, however, this spell is also perfect for a day such as the Spring Equinox.

Lately, I’ve been inspired by bath and water magick. I guess it’s the season that’s stirred it. The weather being extra rainy this time of year.

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RENEWAL BATH POTION

1/4 palm size Sandalwood, White or Red *You may use the essential oil like I did.
1/4 palm size Willow Bark, White
1/4 palm size Myrrh *Or you may use the essential oil like I did.
1/4 palm size Hemp (medicinal cannabis optional 😉) * For this particular recipe, I’m going to use an oil base.

First I’m brewing the blend in boiling water, then will let it steep, and cool till I’m ready for my bath. I’m calling for prosperous, protective, and transcendent energies.

Then later, I plan on drawing the bath, and blessing it with sea salt. Then use the tea blend to manifest my spell.
I’m going to use this spell to shed away my late seasonal energy, and renew for a greater prosperous and loving season. That is why I chose the Red Sandalwood. Go for White Sandalwood if calling for more of a calm relaxed season.

This is especially a great spell to do now, or night of the Equinox. I’m also going to use the dry herb blend for the same spell. But this time, I will be burying portions of it at each corner of my homeland for the same outcome.

So looking forward for what this new Spring Season is going to bring!

May it also grant you best wishes and hearty joy!

Blessed Be

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Scorpio Spells

Great Full Moon Blessings!

And welcome!

Tonight is the great Scorpion Moon. An enchanting night filled with mystery and magick. One may feel a lot more susceptible to emotional imbalances and energy draining. This is because the great full moon in Scorpios chamber influences you to ooze your energy and power. On the other hand, this aligning can also make you feel the opposite. You could be feeling extra powerful, and filled with self reflection and love. 

Here are the types of spells and magick to consider doing on this full moon.

  • Rebirth
  • Transformation
  • Credit and Mortgages
  • Recovering lost things or relationships. 
  • Sex magicks, elixirs and rituals related to emotions and relationships. 
  • Couples magick
  • Self hypnosis sessions, or self love work. 
  • Divination sessions to uncover secrets. 

Here are also a few personal spells to delight in. 

Here are a few other ideas for spells to do this Full Moon. Two water based spells to pay homage to the water element of Scorpio.

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SELF CONFIDENCE BATH

The following magical bath enhances self-confidence and personal magnetism, and increases chances of success. Take the bath either just prior to an important event, an interview or the like, the night before. Remember to allow yourself to air dry and leave the herbs in the infusion for upmost power if at all possible.

  1. Place allspice berries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, whole nutmeg, and pieces of Sandalwood in a bowl.
  2. Cover with boiling water and let the herbs steep for awhile, at least an hour or longer.
  3. Afterwards, draw a bath for yourself.
  4. Stand in the tub and toss the now lukewarm infusion over your body.
  5. Soak and steep yourself in the bath.

And good luck! For it’s going to be powerful!

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FRIENDSHIP RENEWAL POWDER

This powder is intended to soften an angry friend’s heart or an ex-lover. It helps prevent them from becoming an enemy. Grind and powder the following ingredients together:

Sprinkle the powder on your friend’s shoulder, if possible. If not, then close to their surroundings. If this is even not possible, one can use a human figure candle and surround the base with this powder as the candle is lit. 

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CLEANSING AND ENERGY BATH

This Botanical bath is to cleanse the aura, as well as balance yin and yang Energies.

  1. Add a cup of pure sea salt to a dish.
  2. Add two drops, each of essential oils of Frankincense, Myrrh, Patchouli, and Vetiver.
  3. With your fingers, blend this into the salt.
  4. Add this to a tub of running water.
  5. When the bath has filled, and the temperature is correct, adjust the fragrance. If you like, add a few more drops of any of the essential oils directly to the water. 

Stir well. I like to use a wooden spoon to make sure the water is well-blended.

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Happy Full Moon Blessings to you all! 

Blessed Be ~*~

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May Day Magick

 

Happy Beltane, one and all!

And a very magical May day as well. 

Did you find yourselves out at dawn, rolling in the morning dew for a youth spell? Did you collect the blooming buds of flowers to weave beauty and charm into your life? Or alight the great Beltane fires and jumped over them to bring fortune for the rest of the year!

Beltane is one among the fire festivals of the seasons. The coming of two seasons, joining together for electric Spring and Summer passion. It’s after this holiday, that many could say notice a magical air within the weather. A cool and heated embrace.

Many witches love to cast their magicks during this time. The energies are charged. Wiccans associate this with the aftermath of the God and Goddess lovemaking. When magick is blessed by their joined power. Nevertheless, magick is especially potent; fertile, and is easily accessible at this time. 

Here are spells that are best done on Beltane, or anytime of this month.

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Hearth Flame Spell

Turn off all the lights of the home just before sunset. 

Outside, create a bonfire. Traditionally, 9 woods were casted into the fire to create a universal blessing. These woods are:

As the fire is ablaze, light a white candle and bring it into the home to rekindle the hearth fire. 

One can say a prayer or chant:

temporum beneficia
Season’s blessings. 

Allow the white candle to burn down for the rest of the night. And the spell is done.

Flame and Smoke Spell

For the coming summer, one has to cleanse and prepare. The summer season is time of change and activity, so this purification will help get you ready for the challenges to come. 

Gather 2 candles. Color code it to fit with the sort of cleansing you wish. 

  • White is universal cleanse
  • Yellow is mental cleanse
  • Blue is emotional cleanse
  • Green is body cleanse
  • Purple is spirit cleanse

Gather 2 incense. Again, try to best fit with your cleanse. 

Sit in between these candles and incense and allow it to purify all that is within. Meditate. The spell is done. 

The Sun’s Blessing

The sun is fully awake at this time, and grows stronger as summer nears. Sing to the Sun at noon time, to call down his blessings for the coming summer. It doesn’t matter which song to sing, just as long as it comes from the heart. 

May Rain

Any rain that falls during this month is especially potent with magical properties. Collect the rainwater in order to contribute to most any spells. From healing, to cleanses, to prosperity, and luck. To love, to happiness, to mental powers, and psychic. Rainwater can even be distilled in order to add to magical dishes and teas!

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This is but a few, and yet so much more can be done during this time of May. Be inspired, and feel the magick all around!

Blessed Be

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The Lyrid Meteor Shower

 

Great Wild Spirits! And my Star Witches!

Keep a look out for the Lyrid Meteor Shower! A great time for magick, divination, and power! This happens between April 21st – April 22nd.

Magick especially to consider:

  • Trance work
  • Divination
  • Astral Travel
  • Underworld Connections
  • Spirit Communion
  • Love Magick
  • Inspirational Magick
  • Power

The Lyrid meteor shower offers 10 to 20 meteors per hour at its peak on a moonless night. The peak numbers are expected to fall on the morning of April 21 or 22. In 2017, the light of the waning crescent moon won’t too greatly interfere with this year’s Lyrid shower. In rare instances, Lyrid meteors can bombard the sky with up to nearly 100 meteors per hour. No Lyrid meteor storm is expected this year… but you never know.

The Lyrid meteor shower has the distinction of being among the oldest of known meteor showers. Records of this shower go back for some 2,700 years.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower shoots out from the Lyra Constellation. Lyra constellation lies in the northern sky. It represents the lyre, a musical instrument with strings used in antiquity and later times.

The constellation is associated with the myth of the Greek musician and poet Orpheus. It was first catalogued by the Greek astronomer Ptolemy in the 2nd century.

Lyra contains Vega, the fifth brightest star in the sky and second brightest star in the northern hemisphere, and the famous variable star RR Lyrae. It is also home to several notable deep sky objects, including the globular cluster Messier 56, the planetary nebula Messier 57 (the Ring Nebula), the merging triplet of galaxies NGC 6745, and the open cluster NGC 6791.

The Summer Triangle is formed by the brightest stars in each of the constellations of Lyra, Cygnus and Aquila. 
The beautiful Ring Nebula can be found within the Lyra constellation, between the stars of Sulafet and Sheliak.

Different cultures interpreted Lyra differently. In Wales, the constellation is known as King Arthur’s Harp or King David’s Harp. The Persian poet Hafiz referred to it as the Lyre of Zurah. Vega is Lyra’s most notable star, so it’s not surprising that this constellation is also associated with eagles and vultures. The Incas called this constellation Urcuchillay, who is a multicolored llama deity who watched over animals. For Christians, this constellation has been called Praesepe Salvatoris, or the Manger of the Infant Savior.

Enjoy and many blessings!

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Imbolc Recipes

Get ready for Imbolc!

Traditionally, Imbolc can be celebrated either on the 1st of February, or on the 2nd. Some celebrate during both days; from sunset to sunset. Imbolc is one of the fire festivals, and is typically celebrated with candlelight. Lots and lots of candlelight! Ceremonies are created outside, in the cold winter chill, to usher in the Sun’s warmth into the soil of Earth. Homes are prepared for the coming of Spring. By means of spring cleaning, and cleansing.  Seeds are blessed. Either for the garden, or for growth spells. Purification rites, and cleansing baths are drawn. Kitchen magick is ablaze to enchant the heart and thaw the mind. By whatever which way to awaken the spirit, is perfect to do during these days!

If a festival shall ever arise, be sure to have proper refreshments! Such as this delicious spiced wine recipe!

Spiced Wine for Imbolc

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups pineapple juice; organic if possible
  • 1 cup orange juice; freshly squeezed is best
  • 1/4 cup (or to taste) raw, local honey
  • 9 whole cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • Pinch of pure sea salt

Add all ingredients to a crock pot and heat on high for 2 hours, stirring once or twice.
Turn crock pot to low, remove lid, and wait for juice mixture to come to below 180 degrees.

Add a bottle of red wine, and allow to warm up.

Either drink warm, chilled, or room temp; all are good. Although, I happened to like it chilled.
If one plans to do a ceremony to honor the holiday, here is an incense and oil recipe.

Imbolc Incense

Measure by how much you want.

Crush ingredients in a mortar and pestle. And burn over charcoal.

Imbolc Oil

Now, if there are baking lovers out there, and wish to push the love of pie making into your craft and holiday, here is a deliciously simple blackberry pie recipe! And if you wish, can even dedicate it to the Goddess Brighid, who is a popular Goddess for this holiday.

Brighid’s Blackberry Pie

  • 1 (15 ounce) package pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • 4 cups of fresh blackberries
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1/5 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9 inch deep dish pie pan with one of the crusts. If you wish to dedicate this pie to the holiday, carve a symbol on the bottom of the pie crust with a tooth pick.

In a bowl, mix the sugar, flour, and salt together. Sprinkle over blackberries in a larger bowl, and toss to coat. Pour into the pie crust. Dot with butter. Place the other pie crust over and secure the ridges. Slice a design over the top of the pie crust to vent steam.

Place in the oven for 1 hour, or until crust begin to brown. Let cool to room temperature before serving to allow the filing to set.

Blessed Be, and have a beautiful Imbolc days.

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Spring Equinox Incense

Welcome!


So today’s post is simply a recipe of my Spring Equinox incense. I use this incense for my Spring morning prayer. And also during my day ritual.

Before I begin blending, I light a candle to open the doorway. As I blend the herbs and oil together, I begin chanting all the names that mainly the Goddess goes upon to summon the female element/energy to this incense. Spring has a female aura to it, in my opinion.

As you blend, be sure your also checking on the candle’s flame. Most believe that in a still room, when a candle flame flickers, you have a divine presence in your company. Fortunate enough, my candle flickered.

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Spring Equinox Incense

Mix equal parts of:
· Cinquefoil
· Jasmine
· Rose (I used oil)

Happy Spring! Enjoy your barbecues and families! And most especially be happy!

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Spring Equinox Incense!